December weather forecast
Fountain, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Fountain, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 43.7°F (6.5°C) in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Fountain, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.1 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Fountain. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fountain is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Fountain, in December, the average high-temperature is 60.1°F (15.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fountain, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fountain, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fountain?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fountain?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fountain, AL

Average temperature in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fountain, AL

Average pressure in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fountain, AL

Average humidity in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Fountain, AL

Average rainfall in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Fountain, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fountain, AL

Average snowfall in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fountain, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fountain, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fountain, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fountain, AL

Average UV index in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Fountain, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fountain, AL

Average visibility in December - Fountain, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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